Once upon a time, there was an IRS refund cycle chart that told taxpayers when they could expect to receive their tax refund.
Don’t plan on the IRS posting a 2015 Refund Cycle Chart. In 2012, the refund cycle chart fairy tale ended and the IRS eliminated the chart.
However, there are still helpful tools out there to help filers get an idea on when they can expect to receive their tax refund in 2015. Since each year differs slightly, you can check out the 2016 refund cycle dates HERE.
Where do I go to find out when I will receive my refund?
The IRS no longer posts a tax refund chart, however, they did post an article last year explaining a refund tool available on their website called “Where’s My Refund?”. Once your 2014 tax return is filed, you can check your refund status on the IRS site. You’ll need to enter the following information;
- social security number
- filing status
- refund amount.
Are there any estimated refund cycle charts available?
Although the IRS won’t post a 2015 refund cycle chart, there are estimate refund cycle charts out there. The dates are based on trends from prior years. The tax refund cycle chart is based upon how you elected to receive your tax refund; via direct deposit or check. Below is an example of a 2015 refund cycle chart (don’t forget these are estimate dates);
The tax refund cycle dates are NOT promised dates. They are simply dates based off of previous year trends. To know for sure when you will receive your taxes, wait a few days after filing your 2014 taxes, then check the IRS website using their “Where’s My Refund” tool.
The IRS is now accepting e-filed 2014 Tax Returns. That means you can file your 2014 today with RapidTax and within 21 days you’ll have your refund money. | Photo via Seth Anderson on Flickr
My status was updated yesterday afternoon ( 14th) stating that my return has been sent via mail. Im just wondering when I should be expecting it to be in my p.o box
Hi Levon,
It can actually take up to a couple weeks for a refund to be sent via mail.
I filed on 31 Jan 14, was accepted on 2 Feb 14, but the website says it is still processing when should I expect my return?
Hi Jennie,
There is never an exact date or time period when dealing with the IRS. I would wait 21 days from January 31st and then contact the IRS to see what is going on with your return.
what does it mean when wmr shows refund approved then goes back to refund received
Hello, WMR states that my refund was sent out dd on Feb 10 2014. I have not received and my back said I don’t have anything processing either. What could be going on?
Hi April,
Are you sure you entered the correct banking information when filling out your return? I would double check that. If entered the correct banking numbers, I would contact whoever you filed your return with. If you filed your tax return with RapidTax, feel free to contact us via phone 877-289-7580 during our hours of 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST, Monday- Friday.
I filed the 28th got my acceptance the 29th. Got my approved status and DDD of 2/6/14. Of course the 6th came and went no money. Checked the next day I get the delayed processing return message and due date may have changed. As of today still no new DD date and still the same message. Is there a chance I may get it tomorrow?
Hi Junior,
Yes, it can take both the IRS and your bank days to process the money and have it available in your account.